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October 30, 2006 |
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Abstinence-Only Policies Enter the Theater of the Absurd
New Guidelines Target 29-year Old Sexually Active Adults
Washington, DC (October 30, 2006) – In a stunning departure from reality, new guidelines for federal “abstinence-only-until-marriage” programs, under the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), have refocused target populations for grants to include unmarried adults up to 29-years-old. According to the (ACF), being “unmarried” makes these adults targets for the long and proselytizing arm of the U.S. government.
“For once in my life, I am utterly speechless,” said James Wagoner, President of Advocates for Youth.
To read the guidelines go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-AEGP-0143.html#_Toc142296169
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For more information and to set up an interview with James Wagoner, please contact Marcela Howell, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, (202) 419-3420.
Advocates for Youth is a national, nonprofit organization that creates programs and supports policies that help young people make safe, responsible decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
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